St. Calixtus; St. Hedwiges; Sts. Martinian and Saturian; St. Florentinus

c. 1632/1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This image consists of four distinct illustrations, each contained within a circular frame and labeled with specific dates in October and text indicating names or titles. 

1. The top-left illustration shows a figure positioned head down, descending into a large well or vat. The person has short, wavy hair and wears a tunic. Surrounding them are a brick wall and distant figures engaged in poses. 

2. The top-right illustration depicts a kneeling figure tending to a seated person, possibly washing their feet. Both figures wear robes and are set against an outdoor backdrop with other people walking. 

3. The bottom-left illustration shows two figures with short hair and beards, each wearing cloaks and circular halos. They stand outdoors with a distant building structure. 

4. The bottom-right illustration features a bearded figure kneeling or standing in prayer at an altar or pulpit, wearing a mitre and a cloak. The background shows a building, likely a church, and open space outdoors.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21.5 × 12.2 cm (8 7/16 × 4 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 24.3 × 25.5 cm (9 9/16 × 10 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.734

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1176-1179, State ii/ii

  • Series Title

    The Calendar of Saints [Lieure 807-1295]


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1924

  • Lieure, J. Jacques Callot. 5 vols. Paris: Editions de la Gazette des Beaux Arts, 1924-1927. Reprint. 8 vols. New York: Collectors' Editions, 1969.

Wikidata ID

Q65509630

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